KATHUA, NOVEMBER 14: As part of the ongoing Reform Utsav, a series of community outreach and awareness activities were organised across various panchayats of Kathua district in past week, witnessing active participation of local residents and highlighting the importance of public engagement in strengthening grassroots governance and rural development.
As many as 25 Gram Sabhas were organised at various panchayats in the past four days, reflecting sustained efforts to promote participatory governance and community engagement at the grassroots level.
The programmes focused on promoting awareness about government initiatives, encouraging people’s participation in development processes and fostering a sense of collective responsibility towards building responsive and accountable grassroots institutions.
During the activities, emphasis was laid on strengthening community engagement, disseminating information about the government schemes and encouraging citizens to actively participate in local development initiatives. The programmes also highlighted the importance of public cooperation in ensuring effective implementation of government initiatives and improving service delivery at the grassroots level.
Reform Utsav aims to bring governance closer to the people by promoting awareness, transparency, accountability and participatory development, while reinforcing the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions and local communities in achieving inclusive and sustainable rural development.
The initiative reflects the commitment towards strengthening public participation and ensuring that the benefits of governance reforms reach people at the grassroots level.
